Assistant Category Manager - Maternity Cover

Burberry
London

Introduction

At Burberry, we believe creativity opens spaces. Our purpose is to unlock the power of imagination to push boundaries and open new possibilities for our people, our customers and our communities. This is the core belief that has guided Burberry since it was founded in 1856 and is central to how we operate as a company today.

We aim to provide an environment for creative minds from different backgrounds to thrive, bringing a wide range of skills and experiences to everything we do. As a purposeful, values-driven brand, we are committed to being a force for good in the world as well, creating the next generation of sustainable luxury for customers, driving industry change and championing our communities.

Job Purpose

We are seeking an Assistant Category Manager to join our dynamic team, partnering closely with our Marketing function to drive optimum commercial outcomes and contribute directly to Burberry’s P&L. This role offers the opportunity to work on strategic projects and day-to-day activities across Marketing categories, collaborating with stakeholders in London, Leeds, and internationally.

Responsibilities

  • Support category management and procurement processes to elevate our global capability.
  • Execute sourcing events, supplier onboarding, and contract management with precision and integrity.
  • Deliver data-driven insights through spend analysis and category planning.
  • Collaborate with Legal and internal teams to ensure robust supplier relationships and quality contracts.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, lifting procurement activities to best-in-class standards.

Personal Profile

  • 3–5 years’ experience in commercial procurement or strategic sourcing.
  • A confident communicator with exceptional interpersonal skills.
  • Analytical, detail-oriented, and adept at managing multiple priorities.
  • Comfortable navigating a fast-paced, evolving environment with a positive, proactive approach.
  • Skilled in Excel, reporting, and presenting insights that drive decisions.

Burberry is an Equal Opportunities Employer and as such, treats all applications equally and recruits purely on the basis of skills and experience.

Posted 2026-01-30

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